Jessy here again,
Wanted to give everyone an end of the day report. (Aug 14, 11:00pm EST)
Dana is comfortably in his new, high-tech fancy bed, and it is now in full swing! Literally! It very slowly rotates from side to side to keep his blood moving, and to relax and settle his spine. The bed specialist came in and set everything up this afternoon. Dana seems to be responding to it well. His oxygen levels are great, still sharing the duties with the machine, but definitely taking on more of the role of breathing on his own. The nurses have cut back on his blood pressure meds, which is a good sign towards his stability.
Because of all the positive progress, Dana is scheduled to go in for surgery tomorrow at 7:30am so they can begin to repair the fractures in his left arm and leg. During your morning routine tomorrow, please keep up the positive thoughts for a successful surgery! We will let you know the results once he is out and back in the ICU tomorrow afternoon.
We're all very excited for such progress. All the doctors and nurses are amazing, and quite impressed at what a strong man he is. Obviously, none of us are surprised. He's too competitive and high-spirited to let this get him down! More soon!
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Carrs, my thoughts are with you all. Dana is too strong-willed to let this get him, he's a fighter. Much love and thoughts always. ~Julie Jamieson
To all of Dana's family and friends,
We have been anxiously following Dana's progress and are thrilled that it is so positive. We have been and will continue praying for him.
The Travers
Carrs,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We're sure you feel the huge flow of positive energy flowing from the Southern Tier. You are an important part of many people's lives, and all are so pleased with Dana's progress so far. Our family is continuing to pray for Dana.
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since we learned of the accident. So happy to read that Dana is progressing so nicely. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts. Love Reggie and Bart
Good Morning Carrs
We were so glad to read of Dana's progress. Please know we continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers- God Bless!!!
Love,
Tom, Charlotte and kids
I'm pullin for you Dana and making sure that Big Horn Velo is aware of what's going on. Many have posted comments to the list expressing how much they are thinking about you and praying for you to have strength you need to continue to fight. Here's to waiting for you to destroy me on these hills back in Elmira on a Thursday ride very soon!!
Dear Rick and family,
Just wanted to send you my thoughts and prayers to you and Dana. I had similar bone and lung trauma from a farm accident when I was younger but my young age, strong family and great friends got me through that experience. Dana is still young and from what I read on this blog, his family and friends are his great foundation in life. Please have patience in his healing. It will be a long road but with your love and prayers Dana will overcome!
Charlie Burke
Dear Carrs,
We are so happy about Dana's progress and recovery! He is in our prayers and we will continue to cheer him on!
God bless,
The Westcotts (Chris & Kim)
Rick, Linda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dana and your family during this difficult time. As everyone has stated, Dana is strong-willed and a fighter, which will help him tremendously during his recovery. God Bless
Kim and Ken Lorson
To all the Carrs,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We're "storming heaven" for Dana's continuing improvement and for the success of his surgery this AM.
Trudy and John and family
Linda, Rick, Jessie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Dana, and all of the friends and family there to support. Certainly the best medicine. Doug, Lisa, jeff, Kev, Ethan, and Johnny.
Bob Pechette floored me with the news. Please know that the entire family is thinking of you. When my parents return from Ireland, I will fill them in right away. It sounds like Dana is on the right track. I hear great things about the orthopaedic staff in Albany. Best wishes.
Matt Manning
Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop. The Ledgerwood family is keeping you all in our prayers. -Ledge BU '99
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